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Lantau Yacht Club’s Ivan Lee, Vice President; Charlotte Ho, Director of Hospitality Marketing and Membership; and Rudy Puystjens, Marina Director

OPEN FOR BUSINESS Hong Kong’s first custom-built superyacht marina, Lantau Yacht Club is now welcoming its first boats following an extensive overhaul of the former Club.

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Discovery Bay has ferry access to Central, and easy access to Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge “Hong Kong is one of the main activity centres of superyachts in the region, but there has been a lack of mooring and facilities “Lantau Yacht Club will attract tailor-made for superyachts in Hong Kong in the past,” Lee says. “As Lantau Yacht Club will also attract superyachts from other parts of the superyachts from other parts of the world, a number of berths will be reserved for visiting yachts.” The marina also includes 57 berths for yachts from 15-30m and 53 world, so a number of berths will be from 10-15m, all with finger pontoons. Furthermore, there’s hard stand reserved for visiting yachts.” space for 15 boats up to 17m and dry-stack storage with 30 slots up to 12m. Ivan Lee, Vice President, NEW AND IMPROVED Lantau Yacht Club Lee says the marina has been reconfigured within the original breakwater not only to accommodate larger yachts but also for a “For example, the old marina layout was based on yacht sizes that general upgrade in hardware and software to reflect the changes in were common over three decades ago, while electricity and fire-safety yachting and technology in recent decades. requirements have changed over the years. First and foremost, Lantau HKR managed the project with support from specialists and Yacht Club is a typhoon-proof marina, offering the best-possible safety consultants. Marina Projects advised on the masterplan design, berth and protection for all berthed vessels.” mix and technical provisions, while Atkins was responsible for the The main piers are 5m wide so buggies can safely cross each-other structural design of the concrete pontoon system. alongside pedestrians, although the installation of 5m-wide concrete “The marina has been custom designed and rebuilt to cater to pontoons up to 20m in length proved one of the challenges during today’s standard and requirements, especially for the increasingly construction, which followed a comprehensive technical feasibility popular superyacht sector. After 29 years of non-stop operation, the and engineering assessment. “The main pontoons are in concrete antau Yacht Club was ready to welcome its first yachts in gone to plan and is on schedule,” Lee says. marina and clubhouse needed to be renovated and upgraded to provide to give the same feeling as walking on land,” says Rudy Puystjens, September as the newly named marina soft opened following a Located in Discovery Bay on the northeast of , the safe, high-quality berthing and services for members,” Lee says. Marina Director. concentrated period of rebuilding and refurbishment since the marina is owned by Hong Kong Resort Company (HKR), a principal start of 2019. All 148 berths are scheduled to be completed subsidiary of HKR International Limited (HKRI) and the developer Artist’s impression of the 148-berth Lantau Yacht Club and the Discovery Bay residential complex, a 25-minute ferry ride west of Central Lby October and will be followed by the opening of the new-look and owner of Discovery Bay, the 650-hectare residential complex clubhouse, which is undergoing a major facelift as part of the overhaul accessed by road or a 25-minute ferry ride west of Central. of the former Discovery Bay Marina Club, founded in 1989. The first marina in Hong Kong designed to cater to the specific With the end of construction in sight and operations beginning, needs of superyachts, the Lantau Yacht Club features 38 berths for Ivan Lee, the club’s Vice President, appears a relieved man, especially yachts from 30m to over 60m and can accommodate megayachts up to with the second year of work coinciding with the Covid-19 outbreak. about 100m, with the longest berths located by the marina entrance “We have been very blessed with the weather, so everything has and the seawall.

Lantau Yacht Club hosts a site visit for industry players (bottom); the Marina Office (top) has been operational since July

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Tai Pak Beach is just a short walk from the Discovery Bay ferry pier and overseen by many seaside residences

Hong Kong International Airport and the new Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau Bridge, a symbol of the city’s increased connectivity to LANTAU YACHT CLUB mainland China. Address: Marina Drive, Discovery Bay, Lee expects Lantau Yacht Club to lure visiting superyachts to Lantau Island, Hong Kong Hong Kong, which he believes will become more popular as cruising Latitude & Longitude: 22°17’29”N, 114°01’28”E regulations ease in mainland China. Berths: 148 from 10-60m & megayachts up to 100m “Lantau is a gateway to mainland China and one of the best Marina Services: Meter-controlled shore power (max. 380V, 600A, transit locations for yachts cruising in Asia or en route to China for 3-Phase), meter-controlled water supply, fibre-optic internet, dockside sightseeing or supplies. Yachting in Asia is benefiting from the growth phone & TV, black water & bilge water pump-out, fuel station & of wealth in the region, particularly in mainland China, and Hong bunkering, mooring assistance, haul-out, 24/7 marina security & CCTV Kong’s proximity will help it attract more yachts,” Lee says. Service Yard: Hardstand for boats up to 17m, dry stack up “With our new marina and the professional boat repair and to 12m, storage for 20ft/40 ft containers, lockers, travel lift (45-tonne; up to 17m), forklift (10-tonne), hull cleaning, antifouling Lantau Yacht Club’s members and visiting yacht owners can enjoy access to the 27-hole Discovery Bay Golf Club and its stunning views maintenance services, Hong Kong can further develop its maritime economy, which in turn will boost tourism and the local economy while Marina Office Services: Information, concierge services, maintaining the city’s place as a key yachting hub in Asia.” limousine airport transfers and more It may seem a small point, but ashtrays are installed in the marina GROWING CONNECTIONS Email: [email protected] and people won’t be allowed to flick cigarette butts into the water Lantau Yacht Club is a proprietary club and membership is offered Lantau Yacht Club membership is by invitation only. Website: www.lantauyachtclub.com due to the club’s strong focus on sustainability and environmental by invitation only. Interested parties can email [email protected] friendliness. Fines for polluting and littering will be used for eco- “We welcome all interested parties who meet our selection projects. criteria. One of the key criteria for membership selection is the Discovery Bay at night; Lantau Yacht Club members are provided access to many of the facilities in Discovery Bay, including sports clubs and a hotel Other measures include mandatory use of biodegradable appropriateness of the vessels owned by the interested parties,” says detergents, recycling and treatment of water used in the service yard, Charlotte Ho, Director of Hospitality Marketing and Membership. “All and progressive banning of single-use plastic, while coral planting is potential members and their yachts will be considered with respect among co-initiatives being considered. to, for instance, the club’s rules and regulations, and other regulations It’s not only the berth lengths and environmental focus that have and requirements of the authorities.” increased. As an example of how services and software have been As well as transfers to and from Discovery Bay Marina and a upgraded, the total electricity capacity is four times bigger than concierge service, Lantau Yacht Club members can enjoy a series of before. Superyachts are serviced by an individual pedestal providing special offers and exclusive access to facilities in Discovery Bay, all up to 600 amp of three-phase shore-power electricity. owned and operated by HKR. There’s up to 4G of broadband on pontoons, while the club plans to These include the 27-hole Discovery Bay Golf Club, sports and introduce a 5G mobile network leisure facilities at Discovery Bay Recreation Club, the infinity pool at “The marina’s electricity provision is best of its class and the club Club Siena and the Spa, and delicacies at the Auberge Discovery Bay is equipped with the highest level of IT provisions,” Puystjens says. seaside resort hotel. “We’re also equipped with a world-class marina management software Apart from golf and swimming, Discovery Bay’s recreational for a seamless customer experience.” offerings include fitness centres, tennis, squash, basketball, climbing, table tennis, snooker, 10-pin bowling, children’s play areas, dance, indoor jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms, mah-jong/card room and reading rooms. There’s even a horse-drawn carriage ride, while a new indoor ice rink will open soon. “The new marina further enhances the image of Discovery Bay as an upscale resort-style community,” Lee says. “It will also benefit local businesses by attracting more visitors and crew.” is among nearby attractions, while south Lantau is lined with nice beaches. The north of the island is home to

Located by the Discovery Bay ferry pier, the D’Deck alfresco dining area has a view of Tai Pak Beach and the bay

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Lantau Yacht Club Marina Drive, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong +852 2987 9591 [email protected] www.lantauyachtclub.com